The Carnival is Over - The Seekers Guitar Cover by Steve Reynolds

"The Carnival Is Over" is a Russian folk song about Stenka Razin first published circa 1883, adapted with English-language lyrics, written by Tom Springfield, for the Australian folk pop group The Seekers in 1965. The song became The Seekers' signature recording, and the band have customarily closed their concerts with it ever since its success in late-1965. At its 1965 sales peak, The Seekers' single was selling 93,000 copies per day in the UK and is No.30 in the chart of the biggest-selling singles of all time in the United Kingdom, with sales of at least 1.41 million copies in the UK alone.[2] The track spent three weeks at No.1 in the UK Singles Chart in November and December 1965.[3]
This was a special request from Steve Daszko
The backing track came from www.karaoke-version.co.uk
Tabs available on my website www.stevereynolds.co.uk
Gear Used:
Burns SSJ 12 String Guitar: www.spensguitarsdenmark.dk/we...
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Zoom G3X with Halls Echo Patches (G2)
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Audio recorded in Reaper and Video Recorded using Canon 200D and edited in Final Cut Pro.
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[@lindabeeforth867]

Fantastic guitarist.

[@johnwelch557]

I always droll when you play the Burns guitars....Thanks!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

They are lovely guitars John!

[@richoffmann]

Hi Steve, the 12 string suits this golden oldie perfectly, great sound & playing, I enjoyed the listen my friend
all the best
Ric

[@jeffreypiff9443]

Really enjoyed listening to that Steve, great sound 👍👍

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Jeffrey

[@ernestwilson6599]

A beautiful rendition Steve with the Burns. A big like. Regards, Ernie.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Ernie appreciate it

[@aileenpoh7204]

Excellent beautiful sound Steve love to listen , thanks for sharing Stay safe and have a nice day, 👍💖

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Aileen hope you are doing ok

[@richardandriantahina9481]

Very nice rendition ! Thank you Steve, I've enjoyed listening to you !

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much

[@mischef18]

Got that true Seekers sound with the 12 string bro. A really lovely song still in this day and age. Stay safe

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Ken it seemed ideal for this song! Hope all well your end

[@bernardbigorgne2535]

Lovely The Seekers Cover & interpretation Steve.
Wish you a pleasant weekend.
All the best / Bernard.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Bernard hope you are having a good week thus far

[@amandajolly6922]

Reminds me off my mum xx

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

:-(

[@chtiburnsman1]

Nice work Steve. I hadn't heard this tune before, really like it. Thanks for the performance
Denis

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much Denis appreciate it best wishes

[@MickWilkinson]

Hi Steve, nicely played, the sound of the Burns suited this really well.
Have a good Sunday, cheers..........Mick

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Mick i do like the Burns! Best wishes

[@martinbeeforth4410]

Great job Steve, 👌👍🏿👀🦂🦂

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much

[@guiliagrassi4317]

Hello Steve That was so lovely to listen Too Beautifully played and Great sound Too Thankyou enjoyed very Much..Always loved the seekers singing That song well Done to your version Beautiful wish you a Good week Best wishes from Me Guilia Saturday 24th October 2020.....

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much Guilia i love the sound of the Seekers songs with the harmonies and they do seem to work well.

[@Leon..]

Amazing Steve. # 87👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks leon best wishes

[@9prescelli]

Hi Steve, excellent cover of a great song by the Seekers who had one of the best female singers of the sixties in Judith Durham, thanks for tab and bt info, keep safe, Geoff

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Geoff they were certainly unique sounding! Hope you are doing well

[@epipick]

You've inspired me to try this on my Burns Double Six.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Its always nice to use a Burns Double Six, any excuse!

[@rufusdtonebug4049]

Burns sounds great fella 🎸🎸👍👍

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much Rufus! Hope you are all ok

[@julesgordon2608]

WEll done Steve , sounding great

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Jules appreciate it best wishes

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation !
Merci Steve
Jo

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Merci Jo

[@69Witchypoo]

I love it .... As a kid it was and still is one of my all time favourites xx

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Coleen hope you are and Paul are all ok

[@davidplaysyourfavoritesong]

Hi Steve, Great cover and performance.
Have a nice weekend.
Greetings,
David

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much david best wishes

[@mototakahe836]

That Burns has such a distinct sound well played Steve. This video played no problem, the one before was a no go. Have a lovely Sundaay and a good week.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Many thanks!

[@maxhixon]

Very nice playing as always, never heard this tune before but like it. Nice hearing a 12 string too!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Max i must confess it was a new one on me till someone suggested it! Nice to use the 12 string again, i do like this guitar

[@pelh1]

it s guitar 12 string sound beateful and sofly i like this song Seekers sing is super

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Harri glad you enjoyed

[@clarecameron7632]

This is beautiful Steve and I love the blue guitar. Takes me back to my childhood 🧚‍♀️. Thank you!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much Clare appreciate it hope all is well

[@philipmanning7352]

Well played Steve . Sounds nice on the Burns.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much Philip appreciate it

[@Barbarapape]

You have taken me back to my childhood, i was 10 in 1965!
The Seekers were very popular back then.
You have done a great cover with your 12 strings Burns.
Thanks again Steve for a great reminder of pop music at it's best.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Allan! Wonderful memories it amazing what music can do isn't it! Hope you are all ok

[@Kenneth81]

Very Nice tune 😁😁😉🇩🇰sound great on u 12 string burns

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Kenneth appreciate it

[@Shadsfan]

Very nice, wasn’t sure at first when I saw the 12 string, but it did the job great. 👍

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Alan i do like this 12 string, its nice to try a few ideas with it

[@geoffwaters9434]

Great sound Steve

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much

[@Davegtar16]

Hi Steve sounded very nice and smooth on the Burns 12 strings , think the Seekers had a couple of 12 string acoustics in there group. it was one of their best without doubt, i have the full box set of LPS, ,well played really enjoyed it, take care Dave .👍👏

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Dave yes i think you are right. The 12 string seems to suit these tracks really well. best wishes

[@bigsteve9291]

Great choice with the 12 string steve with a great backing track well done really enjoyed it thanks for sharing this classic song remember playing this on the drums like a military sound on the snare great memories

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Steve its a lovely song although must confess i didn't know it until it was recommended to me! the Seekers songs do work well with the 12 string.

[@jimchapman8564]

One of the greatest records of all time, well played Steve, nice listening.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Jim appreciate it

[@ivanhectordemarez1561]

Well done Steve and this guitar is quality.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Ivan it is a lovely guitar and has a beautiful sound

[@OveKalander]

Hi Steve,
It sounds very good.
All the best,
Ove

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much Ove hope all ok with you

[@adultchannel9108]

well played Steve

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

thanks very much!

[@brianbowley6934]

That was excellent Steve, good choice to use the 12string Burns, remember the song well from my teenage years lol.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Brian ha ha it seems to work nicely for this song

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

This sounds really beautiful on the 12 string Steve.
Take care
Dave

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Dave i do like the 12 string and certainly the seekers tracks it works really well

[@labradormcgraw]

This is another of my favourites - Judith Durham has a wonderful voice. This is a very competent cover; highly polished.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks very much!

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Steve!
This is a superb arrangement of a wonderful song, great playing and tone. The 12 string sounded really nice. Thanks for sharing this with us, it was a pleasure to listen to
Best Wishes
Chris

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Chris it was nice to use the Burns for this one and it has a great sound. Hope you are doing ok

[@chrishampton1981]

@@SteveReynoldsGuitarist Cheers Steve! Doing OK and keeping safe with my fiancée. Working on new music too and there will be more uploads very soon

[@jimgardiner3476]

The Burns was the perfect choice for this one, well played Steve.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Jim glad you enjoyed!

[@jazzbassmeister1]

well played buddy, and a beautiful Burns 12 string............:) :)

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Keith hope you are doing well

[@jazzbassmeister1]

@@SteveReynoldsGuitarist All good mate..........Fi and I both well........how's your crew?

[@Tryggvi55]

Wonderful performance! #33.
Best wishes.
Tryggvi

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Many thanks!!

[@nitelife100]

I thought that was The Seekers Steve!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

It was indeed thanks for that had a bit of a senior moment!

[@grahamhorne6956]

Hi Steve. Another lovely rendition of this old classic. Older than you may think. There's a great bit of trivia associated with this number. It's an old Russian folk song called Stenka Razin or Volga, Volga.
My Russian missus put me right on this one bless her.
ua-cam.com/video/44wzqWQxHpQ/v-deo.html

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Thanks Graham its certainly an old song isn't it! Interesting what we can find out with the internet etc